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Finance Minister Bill Morneau has said science, gender equality and preparing Canadians for the jobs of the future will be key themes in Tuesday’s federal budget. Here are some more details on what it is expected to contain. PATERNITY LEAVE The federal budget is expected to include a five-week, “use-it-or-lose-it” incentive for ...

Many recent newcomers are working in minimum wage jobs so the recent increase in minimum wage in Ontario and upcoming one in B.C. is good news, for the most part. But the wage increase could affect work availability and scheduling. Ten years ago, Milvia Ruano left Cuba in hopes of earning ...

A top Bank of Canada official is warning about the risks related to the growing dominance of a handful of big players in the digital economy and, more specifically, their tightening grip over user data. Senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins said Thursday that policy upgrades should be a priority for governments ...

North American markets extended last Friday’s slump, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged nearly 1,600 points during today’s trading session. In New York, the Dow finished the day down 1,175.21 points to 24,345.75, or 4.6 per cent, erasing its gains for the year. Percentage wise, it was the Dow’s biggest drop ...

Immigration Canada says caregivers who have not accrued the required two years of employment by Nov. 29, 2019 need not apply. Foreign caregivers will not be eligible for permanent residence if they have not accrued two years of employment by November 29, 2019, according to a notice posted by the Immigration ...